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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,008.84 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,008.84 and 329.52 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,008.84 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,008.84 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,008.84 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 332,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,432.96/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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